Articles in Alumni
“Are You Ready?” College Summit opens doors to the possibilities at FIU.
Things started on a high note for the 350 students from 13 South Florida high schools who arrived at Florida International University (FIU) on October 5th for the recent College Summit—thanks to the welcoming beat …
Alumni Notes: November 2011
Phillip Lyons (BBA ’79) was installed as president of Independent Insurance Agents of South Florida.
Navarro Pharmacy Discount promoted Manuel Leon (BBA ’83) to vice president of wholesale and over-the-counter programs.
The Alder Group promoted Van L. …
One event brings two awards to the FIU accounting community.
At the recent XXIX Interamerican Accounting Association (IAA) conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Florida International University (FIU) received the Fra Luca Bartolomeo Paccioli award.
According to Eduardo Mendez (MS’ 01, BA ’96), president of …
Alumni Notes: October 2011
Stan Rubin (BBA ’77) has returned to South Florida as the chief financial officer of Ocean Bank.
John Safranek (MSF ’90) has been named chief financial officer by the Miami Art Museum.
Lance Benson (MBA ’03), former …
Future is bright for skilled audit professionals, Deloitte leader and FIU alumnus tells students.
The audit profession is experiencing a paradigm shift, according to a man who should know.
Carlos Sabater (BACC ’81), national audit leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP and member of U.S. Board of Directors of Deloitte …
Experts offer advice on making the most of technology in the workplace.
How can you boost productivity, decrease costs and better execute on your business goals by leveraging new workforce technologies?
The recent MIT Enterprise Forum South Florida gave attendees the opportunity to ask experts that very question.
Hosted …
Accounting graduate student attends National Association of Black Accountants conference.
Ricot Jeanty (BACC ’10) is a man with a plan. He earned his undergraduate accounting degree from the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), immediately taking six months off to study for …
Alumni Notes: September 2011
The Supreme Court of Florida has added Gino Martone (MBA ’89) to the standing committee on unlicensed practice of law.
Edward Codispoti (BACC ’94) has been promoted to the executive management team at TradeStation.
Rochelle Fraga (BBA …
A year in Nigeria: September
It’s already the end of September and I feel like I just arrived. Well, they do say that time flies when you’re having fun. I’ve definitely been enjoying myself here thus far and feel incredibly …
Speed networking puts alumni on the fast track to building new business contacts.
OK. The clock is ticking. You’ve got four minutes to tell a fellow Florida International University (FIU) alumnus about your professional background, business goals and personal interests. Go for it!
It’s a fast-and-furious way to connect …
From around the globe, professionals celebrate earning their Corporate MBA—completely online.
“When I heard I could earn a Corporate MBA online with a university as reputable as Florida International University (FIU), I jumped at the chance,” said California resident Abdelaziz “Aziz” Zakkout (CMBA ’11).
Like many others, …
Alumni boards gather to welcome in the new fiscal year.
A recent breakfast held on the Florida International University (FIU) campus brought together new and past alumni board members to celebrate the successes of the 2010-2011 fiscal year and to create excitement for the upcoming …
Alumni Notes: August 2011
We extend our best wishes to Margaret Brisbane (BBA ’80), who was married in Jamaica this summer.
The Florida Bar has named Tami Clemenza-Wilson (MS ’92) secretary of the litigation support committee of the Family Law …
MSMIS helps graduates land promotions, new jobs.
While increasing knowledge and skills are fundamental goals of advanced degrees, oh, what a wonderful feeling when a degree helps land a sweet promotion or a great new job.
Recent graduates of the Chapman Graduate School …
